Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, live copepods
Aquarium species profile
Banggai Cardinal
Pterapogon kauderni · Banggai Islands, Indonesia (very limited endemic range)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Clownfish, Firefish, Royal Gramma, peaceful reef fish
Tank mates to avoid
Aggressive fish, other Banggai Cardinals unless mated pair
Care notes
Striking black-and-white patterning. Paternal mouthbrooder. Critically endangered in the wild; always buy captive-bred. Can be picky eaters. Requires meaty frozen foods.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.